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THE SANITARIUM 



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Jli^hn Wt-'iitworrii Sanborn A- 



ILLUSTRATED 



C(>pyrij;lit. 1SS9, 
By John Wentworth Sanborn. 



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A FAV(.iKiTE Resort Oi\ "The Outlet.' 



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A VERITABLE MODERN BETHESDA ! to whose healing Streams multitudes have come 
for forty years! Integrity, energy, thrift, and culture characterize the inhabitants. 
Flowers, tropical and native, are cultivated in profusion. Lawns and parks adorn a 
landscape unsurpassed for 1-eauty. Clifton Springs is not only a Bethesda for healing, 
but "a garden of the Lord" for fruitfulness. Grains and fruits, impelled by the nat- 
ural fertility of the soil, respond in lavish m^'asure to cultivation. Clifton Springs is 
midway between Canandaigua and Geneva, on the Au'-um branch of the New York 
Central Railroad. In the early days, the Indians, in their ceaseless journeyings to and 
from Lake Erie and Onondaga Lake, gathered here in great numbers, and tarried for 
many moons, to partake of the " healing waters." 

The pleasure-seeker finds gratification in the charming drives about Clifton, such as, 
to Phelps, Hopewell. Canandaigua, and Palmyra. On the Palmyra road, six miles 
from Clifton Springs, is the famous Mormon Hill, where Joseph Smith pretended to 
have found the golden tablets of the book of Mormon. 

One mile from Clifton, flows the outlet of Canandaigua Lake. The lovely gems of 
scenerv here attract the sentimental, and the matter-of-fact, as well. Lovers and staid 
philosophers delight to wander amid the charming scenery. 




A Restful Spot - Sanitarium Park. 



AN ID^-AL PLAO OF R^SiDENCE. 

ROCKY Run, at less than a mile in an opposite direction, furnisiies a striking; contrast. 
Two waterfalls of surpassing beauty give fame to "Rocky-Run." 
John Shekel was one of the earliest settlers; William Hanna arrived ne.xt, and the 
third family was that of .'\rnold Wartield of Maryland. The present permanent popu- 
lation of Clifton Springs is af-out fouiteen hundred. Superior schools, including one 
of the best of Seminaries; prosperous business, and manufacturing enterprises; well-built 
and progressive churches; two choice libraries, containing almost three books to every 
individual of the population; perfect sanitary arrangements; broad, well-shaded streets; 
paved, and cleanly sidewalks; an industrious, intelligent and cultured population, all 
Lombine to render Clifton Springs an ide;il place of residence. E.Kceptionaloppoituni- 
ties for refinement are here enjoyed. The people are continually in contact with the 
best culture of the world in the persons of distinguished clergymen, presidents and pro- 
fessors of colleges, authois, and authoresses who sojourn at the Sanitaiium for health 
and vacation rest. The Sulphur Springs are the out-gush of a subterranean stream. 

So abundant has the tlow alwa\s teen that for yeais the stream drove an over-shot 
wheel for a mill, and there is not a drop's diminution up to the present time. 1 he 
source of the springs is remote and deep. Neither tloods nor drouths ever atfea the 
tlow. The temperature of the sulphur-water never varies; the springs never freeze. 



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A Quiet Nook on •• Rocky Ruin.' 




The Sulphur Brook o^ the Samtarium Grounds, as Viewed from the Village Street. 



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T.H!; wlKj'e extent of tlie springs is ;l space two liundred _\aais wide, and about one 
thousand j.ards long. Streams in general, in this section, flow from south-west to 
r.oith-east, lut the sulphur-vein flows from north-east to south-west. The analysis of 
the springs m;ide by the late Dr. Chilton, of New \'ork, shows the water to be almost 
identi.al with the White Sulphur Springs of Virginia, and heavily diarged with reme- 
dial propeities. The following is the analysis: 

Sulnh;Ueiif Lime. - - 17. iH, Siilpliate nt Magnesia, - - 4.12, 

Sulplv.ite of Soda, - ■ 1.94, C:irb.)iute of Lime, - - 2.43, 

Carbonate of .iV\at;iiesia, - 3.0S, Cliloride of Sodium. - - 2.32. 

Chloride of Calcium, - 1.02, Chloride of Magnesia, - - l.<.i2. 
Hydri.>sulphuriL. and Carbonic Acids also occur. 

In this age of noble deeds, what is woithier of record than the establishing by Dr. 
Henry Foster of the Sanitarium, and his giving it as a Christian home for missionaries 
and their families dependent on their salaries for support; ministers of the gospel, and 
their families also dependent on their salaries; teachers, and indigent church- members 
who are unable to pay for the treatment of the institution. While gratuities are limit- 
ed by the necessities of the institution to receive paying patients to finish the improve- 
ments, and maintain the institution in a healthy condition; should parties of the above 
classes board outside, there is no limit to the gratuities, in the year 1889, the charities 
amounted to over twenty-three thousand dollars, and for fifteen years they have aver- 
aged twenty thousand dollars a year. 




The Samtakidm— MAl^ Building. 



RETR'^SPECTiVE. 

I N the year 18S0, Dr. Foster found here a small bath-shed and tub with the rudest ac- 
' commodations. Purchasing these and ten acres of land, he threw his indomitable 
energy into the task of building up a great Institution for the healing of the people. 
Behold the structures of to-day! One is four and five stories high, and two hundred 
and forty feet front, with an east wing one hundred, and the west wing three hundred, 
feet deep, with three hundred rooms, reached by elevators, for guests and attendants; 
also rooms for the application of dry electricity, the treatment of throat difficulties with 
compressed air, Turkish baths. Air baths, Electro-Thermal, and Chemical baths, also 
Sulphur baths, Swedish movements, Sitz, and Foot baths, and Salt-rubs. Ah, who is 
there that does not recall mihg/oiviiig fervor the Salt-rubs ! And there are the dining 
and waiting rooms, oftiees, parlor. Chapel, and gymnasium. 

The "Annex" across the way is two hundred and twenty feet front, with sixty rooms 
besides bath rooms, office, and parlor, with a new addition five stories high, sixty-four 
by seventy-five feet, and strictly fire-proof, containing ladies' bath rooms, reading, and 
other rooms. All the buildings are heated with steam generated four hundred feet away 
insuring perfect safety from fire. The male help is organized into a very creditable 
hose-company fully equipped. Electricity and gas are produced on the prenfises. 
The Sanitarium grounds comprise between fifty and sixty acres, beautifully laid out. 




Residence of Dp. Henpv Foster. 



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] N the wisteni part of tlu "Annex" are the roomsof a very prosperous \'oung Men's 
1 Christian Association, enriched with one of the choicest free libraries, the gift of Mr. 
Andrew Peirce and Dr. Foster. The gifts of Mr. Peirce to the village amount to fifteen 
thousand dollars, and inrlude the handsome Pavilion over the great spring. Here once 
a week multitudes throng in summer time to enjoy the music by the band furnished by 
the Sanitarium and merchants. The Sanitarium farm, of two hundred and seventy 
acres on what is termed "the outlet," is worth, with blooded stock and creamery, up- 
wards of fifty thousand dollars. Purest milk, richest cream, choicest butter and ice- 
cream are here produced abundantly for the use of the Sanitarium. 

Dr. Foster holds, and very property, that a "consistent and religious faith has a salu- 
tary etTect upon the sick," hence chapel services are held regularly. The Chapel, with 
its tine pipe organ and hymns of praise, is dear to many a heart. A religious service 
for ladies is conducted by Mrs. Foster every Saturday evening. The Rev. Lewis Bod- 
well has been the chaplain since 1870. The large statt' of skilled physicians of both 
sexes use every remedial agent known. This is, in fact, a great University of medical 
skill, and more than three thousand of the best classes of persons annually avail them- 
selves of its unsurpassed advantages. 




Pfirce PAVlLlo^• ovfR The Great Spring. 




The Band Stand, looking towards the Sanitariim A^D Peikce Pavilion. 



A NOBLE BENEFACTION. 

ALL of this magnitlcent property, now amounting to over $550,000, Dr. Foster has 
dedicated to the service of God, by executing a deed of trust conveying it in per- 
petuity, to a Board of Trustees representing the leading evangelical denominations. 

Dr. Foster easily ranks with Wilberforce, Peabody, Muller, and all world-renowned 
philanthropists. Thousands rise up to call Doctor, and Mrs. Foster, blessed. 

A PERSONAL EXPLANATION. 

The author of this book desires to add, that he has not been employed by any au- 
thorities of the Sanitarium in any way to prepare this volume, but himself assumed the 
entire expense and responsibility. He desired an illustrated Souvenir of Clifton; find- 
ing none, he set about making one. He desires to acknowledge here the many courte- 
sies shown by Dr. Foster in giving him access to the Deed of Trust, and other public 
documents, and to return thanks to Mr. E. W. Copeland, Electrician, for information. 

The author trusts that this result of his work will afford pleasure to hundreds who, 
like himself, have felt the need of such a Souvenir. 

John Wentworth Sanborn, 

lockport, n. y. 




Bridge uvtK the Sulphlir Stkeam l^ ti:e SAWTARium F'ark. 



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0N the following; page we present a view of the Seminary, and a iTief description 
will add interest to this Ixiok. The Clifton Springs Seminary chartered in INON, 
and the Foster School established in 187% were united under one management in I.SSS. 

The location of the School is one of the most commanding and beautiful within the 
hounds of the municipal corporation. The grounds are ample and well supplied with 
shade trees. The building erected for the school is capacious; rooms large, sunny and 
thoroughly furnished. The sanitary conditions are believed to be perfect. The aims 
of the Institution are, sound scholarship and careful personal attention. ihe Semina- 
ry offers to twenty resident pupils--girls--the combined freedom and oversight of fami- 
ly life, while admitting them to the class advantages provided for seventy-five pupils. 

Special attention is given to the tltting of pupils for college. Superior adv.mtage? 
are ottered in Music and Art. One can easily procure a Catalogue by ;'ddressing the 
Piincipal, WILLIAM A. Deering, A. M. 

Professor Deering is always glad to have parents visit ar.d inspect the school and .ill 
its surroundings. 












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^ FRUIT -^ OF -THE -VINE 3^ 

^ PUT UP EXPRESSLY FOR SMGRAMENTAL USE e 

By Seneca Chiei Vineyard Company, Lhu'ilnl. 

Clittoii Springs. Ontariij Cminty, N. V. 



The FRUIT OF THE VINE is put up with the greatest of eare. It is made from ripe 
elusters of grapes gathered fresh from the vines, and is warranted to be absolutely free 
from every trace of alcohol . Being j-ich in the fruity flavor of the grape and free from 
sediment, we regard it as an article of great merit. The bottles containing it are hermeti- 
cally sealed with nickel screw tops instead of ordinary corks. It is always ready for use. 
and is sold very reasonably. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS AND PRICE-LIST, 
AimUKss. SENECA CHIEF VINEYARD CO., Limited, 

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^ WHEAT BERRY FLOURS 

Is made from the whole wheat reduced to a tine tlour, tliereby retaining- all the 
])roperties that are nutritious and life-giving iu wheat, but having removed fi-om it 
the large initating woody bran particles which constitute the outer coating of the 
kernel or berry. As this tlour is made from No. 1 Hard Duluth Wheat which con- 
tains more Gluten than any other variety, it is far superior to all varieties of Graham 
and brown flours, which cau only be made from starchy winter wheats. 

Since the first introduction of this Hour it has met with success, and we have many 
testimonials fi'om eminent men regarding its superior value, among whom is Dr. Kel- 
logg, of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, under whose chemical analysis it was found to 
contain a larger percentage of Gluten than any other flour in the" market. 

This flour is nuxnufactured by Mr. Geo. T. Chester, Merchant Jliller, of Lock- 
port, X. Y., :i;id the sale jilajed in the hands of the undersigned. Should your gro- 
cer not have the flour in sto 'k, we would be glad to ship to your address any nuasiti- 
ty desired. It is put up in •")-l1i. packages, 12 in a case; also in ^ and \ bbl. sacks,and 
in A- and whole blils., in wood. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. 

MC OOWElyL iS.- CO., 48MATfrST.. nZoCKPORT. N. Y 

H. A COOLEY, SUCCESSOR TO THE ABOVE. 



^8 OLIVE OIL 



FOR THE TABLE 

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The larger part of my importation of materials 
for perfumery comes from a locality in the south of 
France, which produces the finest quality of Olive 
Oil for the table and medicinal use. 1 buy it in 
considerable quantity, and always have it fresh. 

This Oil is the "first run" from olives grown in 
the most favored Olive region, picked out one by 
one with the most incredible carefulness. It is de- 
signed forthe ei'tlnu'cii process in perfumery ;ind its 
quality is fur beyimd tlie requirements nt cunimerce. 

It is sold by retail dru.ysists at a price but little high- 
er than is asked for the common article. 

There is as much difference in' pure Olive oil as there 
is in table butter. 

ALFRED WRIGHT, 

[Maiiu fact iiiiiiii Perfumer, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 




FLORAL GUIDE. 



The Pioneer Seed C.italoRiie of America, contains com- 
plete list ot Vegetables, I'lowcrs, liiilbs. Potatoes and 
Small Fniits, with descriptions and prices. Department 
of Specialties and all Worthy Novch.es. Same shape 
and style as proved so satisfactorj- last year. Jlany new 
and elegant illustrations, handsome colored plate SxioJ; 
inches , and frontispiece. Special Cash Prizes $1000.00; 
see Floral Guide. F.vcry person who owns a foot ot 
land or cultivates apLant-snoiildhavea copy. Mailed on 
receipt of 10 cents, \v!:iih ainnunt ni.'.y be deducted from 
first order. Abridqetl Cr.laloiuo Frco. Pure Stocks. 
Full Measure. PricP3 Lov/ for llonc:! rcod:. 
JAMES VICK, SEEDSMAN, r-ochester, IT. Y. 



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